Jonas'
world is perfect. Everything is under control and safe. There is no war or fear
or pain. There are also no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the
community. But when Jonas turns 12, he is chosen for special training from The
Giver—to receive and keep the memories of the community. The Giver is the only
person who holds the memories of real pain and real joy. Now Jonas will learn
the truth about life—and the hypocrisy of his utopian world. Through this
astonishing and moving adaptation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow
wise, and to take control of your own destiny.